Mexican Manicotti

My family loves Mexican food, and this is a favorite of ours. I got this recipe out of a magazine at my sister's home. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground turkey (can sub. hamburger)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  refried beans
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons  taco seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package  manicotti
• 1  cup water
• 8  ounces  picante sauce
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1  cup  Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly chopped (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  olive, sliced (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat.
2. Add beans and seasonings to meat, stir until warmed through.
3. Cook noodles for 6-8 minutes, or until partially cooked but still firm enough to handle. Do not cook all the way.
4. Spoon meat mixture into partially cooked noodles.
5. Place stuffed noodles in 9x13-inch pan. You can use two 8x8-inch pans.
6. Combine water and picante sauce, Pour over shells.
7. To bake later cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake 350 for 1 hour or until bubbly, then spread with sour cream and top with onions and olives.
8. To bake now, heat oven to 350 degrees, cook for 1/2 hour then spread with sour cream and green onions and olives. Then bake for 5 more minutes.
9. Enjoy!